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We also stock everything you need to build thriving enclosures – substrates, leaf litter, plants, wood, and décor – making us your one-stop shop for bioactive setups.

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Shadow Cockroach

Shadow Cockroach

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SKU 00633
£9.99
Shadow cockroach
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Brand: MicroExotics

Shadow Cockroach

Data Sheet

  • Scientific Name: Pycnoscelus nigra
  • Common Name: Shadow Cockroach
  • Size: up to 2.5–3 cm
  • Origin: Captive Bred (CB)
  • Distribution: Southeast Asia
  • Temperature Range: 24–28°C
  • Care Level: ★★☆☆☆ (2/5 – hardy and beginner-friendly)

Description

The Shadow Cockroach ( Pycnoscelus nigra ) is a sleek, jet-black cockroach species named for its dark, shadowy appearance. Unlike some of the more colourful ornamental roaches, this species is valued for its understated look, resilience, and ease of care.

They thrive in warm, humid enclosures with a deep substrate for burrowing, hides, and access to leaf litter and vegetable matter. Peaceful and non-invasive, they breed steadily in captivity and are active, making them enjoyable to observe in a colony setting.

With their simple beauty, adaptability, and reliable breeding, the Shadow Cockroach is a great choice for beginners looking for an easy species to keep, as well as advanced collectors who enjoy maintaining diverse roach colonies.

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